Subject Leader for Chemistry
Chesham Grammar School
Chesham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS London Fringe + TLR2b £4,440
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 25 March 2018
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-qualified and experienced teacher of Chemistry to join our large and successful Science Faculty. As Subject Leader for Chemistry you will support the Team Leader for Science through your leadership and management of the Chemistry Department. You should have experience of teaching at GCSE and A Level. Experience of teaching more than one science would be an advantage but is not essential.
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and popular co-educational grammar school with 1240 students on roll (360 in the Sixth Form).
We are looking for:
- an ability to teach outstanding lessons across all key stages
- experience of raising attainment by challenging and inspiring students
- motivational skills to inspire colleagues and students
- excellent leadership and management skills.
We offer:
- high attaining learners who achieve excellent results
- commitment to professional development
- great support and team work
- superb teaching and staff facilities including leisure centre
- an opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London.
For an application pack, please see linked documents or email: hr@cheshamgrammar.org
Closing date for applications: Midday, Monday 26 March 2018
Interviews will be held before Easter.
Chesham Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Attached documents
About Chesham Grammar School
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and highly sought after co-educational grammar school with 1,272 students on roll (396 in the Sixth Form).
The School covers a site of about 20 acres, encompassing Chesham Leisure Centre, and is classed as ‘within an area of outstanding natural beauty’. Chesham is in the Metropolitan Line and from there, or nearby Amersham, Central London is around 35 minutes away. It has an attractive High Street with a range of retail outlets.
Chesham Grammar School’s reputation is based on the highest academic standards. Pupils thrive in the balanced co-educational atmosphere and are encouraged to accept responsibility as individuals. Our rich cultural life allows pupils to express and develop the flair that will distinguish them as adults. We were awarded Humanities College status in 2007.
We have a highly developed pastoral system that actively offers support from Year 7 all the way through to University entrance. On top of the school’s academic focus, there is an awareness of the world outside. The pupils undertake many activities in the community and there are many opportunities for international involvement.
Ours is a school built upon friendship, mutual support and respect, with dedicated teachers who have a deep concern for the growth of each individual.
The school brochure will give you a more detailed view of life at Chesham Grammar School.
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